Steve Whitehead

Born: 1960, Conventry, England

Steve Whitehead studied Visual Art at the University of Wales Aberystwyth under abstract painter David Tinker, whose teachings on colour, composition and the history and technique of painting were a seminal influence. After graduating with an MA in the early 80's, Whitehead won a scholarship to study art conservation at the Courtauld Institute, but dropped out to pursue his painting practice. A part-time career in Fine Art education culminated in his leading the MA Painting course at the University of Hull (Scarborough campus). He now paints full-time.

Whitehead’s subject matter is now principally involved with landscape and often features aspects of the moors, wolds and coast of North Yorkshire, where he resides. His style has echoes of Neo-Classical and Romantic painting of the 19th century as well as the influence of 20th century British and American Realists.

His process typically involves a thorough exploration of the landscape subject, making photographs and drawings over several visits at different times of day and under different weather conditions. A composition is then generated, which may be a composite or rearrangement of the elements of the subject. Sometimes watercolour studies are made before the painting is begun on canvas. The final painting starts with a drawing and sketchy underpainting that is then reworked and tightened over a period of weeks or months.

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